1338 Martine Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Here it is ! Your chance to call a traditional Tudor your very own. This home has all the old-world charm you may have dreamt of, and you don't have to update. Address the brass lion head knocker and be admitted. Step through the massive oak door, into the vestibule, and look up. The first vaulted ceiling contains a skylight with a view of tendrils of ivy. Once inside the foyer, you will find a decorative mantle, and a custom, tumbled marble floor. A few steps more place you in the spacious 24'x 14' living room. Get ready to entertain. Gather around the wood-burning fireplace and find a spot on the cozy settles. Part of the glow you feel might be from the warmth reflected from all of the original chestnut moldings and finish. Of course the floors are hardwood! Light is a key element in this room and throughout the house. French doors invite you to step out onto the two-tiered deck and overlook the deep, private yard. Croquet anyone? Or perhaps you'd prefer a soak in the hot tub on the lowerdeck? Adjacent to the living room is a place to call your own. It might be a library, office, study, or studio. You decide. Whatever your choice, the brick patio and fish pond is the standard view. The 13' x 11' formal dining room features two, corner, built-in china cabinets. The hardwood floor is an intriguing puzzle pattern. This flows into the sun-filled kitchen/family room combination. The ceiling is vaulted, and has five skylights. There is a corner gas fireplace finished in African slate and red oak. The 20' x 14' kitchen features granite tile countertops, center island, and backsplash,inset with tumbled slate borders. Another set of French doors overlook the serene fishpond. Before you work your way to the upper rooms, pause to admire the unique, carved, mahogany pantry and adjacent computer workspace. The chestnut staircase, with windows from a storybook, lead to the second floor. This home has three bedrooms, each with a vaulted ceiling, accent lighting and skylights. The master bedroom has a full bath complete with a Jacuzzi type tub, a corner stall shower, and an antique carved mahogany sideboard converted to a dual vanity. It's three skylights give the feel of a private spa. The second full bath features a tub shower, with tumbled marble walls, floor and vanity top. Yes, there is a skylight in the vaulted ceiling. In the Spring, the front planter beds burst into life, with mature perennials, including a collection of Hostas. Additional features include a finished basement with a half-bath, a new roof (2007), a newer furnace (2006), two fish ponds, a two-tiered deck, a hot tub, a gazebo, a two-car detached garage, and 12 skylights in total. The electric was updated, the water main replaced, and copper plumbing was installed, comes with a one year American Home Shield Warranty! So pack your bags and move right in!